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Webinar 1: How to understand law and policy in the urban governance context

The first session of the Law & Policy Webinar Series took place on January 25, 2022.


In this webinar, the focus is on comprehending the nature of law and policy within the framework of urban governance. The speakers share their perspectives on understanding law and policy in an urban context, exploring the various methods that prove useful in studying these subjects. Additionally, they offer insights into the future trajectory of the law, planning, and governance field and identify the current deficiencies or areas that require improvement. By addressing these fundamental questions, the webinar aims to deepen our understanding of law and policy within the urban governance landscape.


The session was moderated by Michiel Stapper. 


Speakers
Rachelle Alterman
Professor of Urban Planning and Law,Technion—Israel Institute of Technology
Benjamin Davy
Professor of Land Policy, Land Management and Municipal Geoinformation, TU Dortmund
Francesco Chiodelli
Associate Professor in Urban and Legal Geography, University of Turin
Tobias Arnoldussen
Assistant Professor of Public Law and Governance, Tilburg University

Webinar 2: Changes in planning law in Belgium and the Netherlands

The second session of the Law & Policy Webinar Series took place on February 11, 2022.

 

This webinar addressed the dynamic realm of planning law and the significant changes it has undergone and is currently undergoing in Belgium and The Netherlands. We explore the crucial question of whether the culture of planning can be transformed through legal interventions. We also address the implications of these legal changes and examined the opportunities they present for reshaping the field of planning. 

 

The session was moderated by Michiel Stapper.

 

Speakers
René van der Lecq
Coordinator-expert Policy Innovation, Region of Flanders, Department for Spatial Development and the Environment
Kristel Jeuring
Expert in community rights, citizen-led policies and community building, Landelijk Samenwerkingsverband Actieve Bewoners
Rogier Kegge
Assistant Professor of Administrative and Environment Law, Leiden University
Danielle Chevalier
Assistant Professor at Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society, Leiden University

Webinar 4: Law and policy - European directives

The third session of the Law & Policy Webinar Series took place on February 25, 2022.

 

This webinar that delves into the intricacies of European directives and their translation into local laws and policies. In this session, we examine the process by which European directives are implemented at the local level and explore how they offer support for local and environmental issues. 

 

The session was moderated by  Gümeç Karamuk.

 

Saskia Lavrijssen
Professor of Economic Regulation and Market Governance, Tilburg University
Martijn Groenleer
Professor of Public Governance, Tilburg University
Pauline Westerman
Assistant Professor of Administrative and Environment Law, Leiden University
Tobias Arnoldussen
Assistant Professor of Public Law and Governance

Webinar 4: Law and policy issues in urban regeneration

The fourth session of the Law & Policy Webinar Series took place on March 10, 2022.

 

This webinar delves into the complex realm of law and policy in urban contexts. In this session, we explore the breaking points within the neoliberal ideology and its impact on urban regeneration projects. By examining the intersection of these crucial factors, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and implications they present in the urban landscape.

 

The session was moderated by Gümeç Karamuk.

 

Roberto Rocco
Associate Professor of Spatial Planning and Strategy, TU Delft
Şence Türk
Professor, Istanbul Technical University
Joanna Kusiak
Research Fellow at Geography Department, Cambridge University
Tuna Tasan-Kok
Professor of Urban Governance and Planning, University of Amsterdam